Dictatorship Enjoys Good Relations With the US Despite Abuses Like Those Evident in Latest Tragedy Involving Woman Vietnam Activist Dies in Self-Immolation
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India’s Fasting Corruption Fighter Rallies Supporters
Theft Hurting Economy of World’s Largest Democracy Warns India’s Fasting Corruption Fighter Hazare
Hong Kong Protests Reflect Growing Rejection of China Government
Thousands Protest Again in Rejection of China Government Amid Growing Attempts to Control Hong Kong Without Democracy
China Protests Draw Thousands to Streets
China Protests Draw Thousands: Public Dissent as China Hesitant to Clampdown on Popular Protest
Sending Democracy Protesters to Notorious China Labor Camp
Notorious China Labor Camp Still Holds Large Numbers of Political Prisoners and Can Have No End
China Jails Wife of ex-Leader Bo Xilai
ex-Leader Bo Xilai: Downfall of Powerful Figure and Family Shows Dangers of Leadership Balance
China Ordering Media Silence Over Beijing Flooding
New disaster in Capital Beijing Sparks Outpouring of Government Criticism and Leads to Crackdown With China Ordering Media Silence Over Entire Controversy
Afghans Take to Social Media in Mobile Surge
Increased Mobile Use Transforming Power Structures in Poor Nation as Afghans Take to Social Media
South Korean President Apologizes for Brother’s Corruption
Lee Myung-Bak apologizes after his brother and aides are arrested for corruption.
Opposition Wants Syrian Temporary Leader Led Transition
Opposition rebels willing to accept transition led by a Syrian temporary leader from Assad regime